U.S. under Trump Series: U.S. economy remains upbeat despite stock market turmoil
Nov 02, 2018 10:07 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The United States economy is currently in a solid expansion state and for the first time since the 2008/09 Great Recession, the U.S. is close to expanding at its long-term growth rate of 3.25 percent. While the...
German bunds slump after investors shrug-off lower-than-expected October manufacturing PMI
Nov 02, 2018 09:09 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The German bunds slumped during European session Thursday after investors have largely shrugged-off the lower-than-expected manufacturing PMI for the month of October, besides, the slight dip in Eurozone counterpart as...
FxWirePro: Chinse markets upbeat amid speculation of progress in Sino-American trade negotiations
Nov 02, 2018 07:52 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Chinese markets got a boost from President Trump this week, as he tweeted, Just had a long and very good conversation with President Xi Jinping of China. We talked about many subjects, with a heavy emphasis on Trade. Those...
Australia’s retail sales fall in Q3, fails to meet market expectations
Nov 02, 2018 07:04 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australias retail sales volume growth was disappointing in the September quarter, and the solid June quarter was revised down a little. A pronounced saw-tooth pattern in quarterly sales has been evident for some...
New Zealand bonds close lower tracking U.S. Treasuries amid muted trading session
Nov 02, 2018 06:12 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The New Zealand bonds closed lower Friday tracking United States Treasuries amid a muted trading session that witnessed data of little economic significance. At the time of closing, the yield on the benchmark 10-year...
USD/TWD likely to trade lower amid renewed equity inflows ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, says Scotiabank
Nov 02, 2018 05:36 am UTC| Commentary Economy
The USD/TWD currency pair is expected to trade lower amid renewed equity inflows ahead of the Trump-Xi Summit scheduled to be held between November 30 December 1, according to the latest research report from...
Nov 02, 2018 03:50 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Australian government bonds slid during Asian session Friday after investors have shrugged-off the lower-than-expected fall in retail sales for the month of September; however, gains in the countrys producer price index...
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